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At the Crittenden National Real Estate Conference yesterday, panelists fear rising construction costs, rent control for California and a supply constrained market, but say housing cycle could go much longer this go around.

" Because Atlanta still has a lot of room for growth, from a population standpoint, I believe the sales will catch up over time as more people move to the area, but I don't believe the retailers can sustain this current trajectory as it relates to rental rate increases," says Franklin Street managing director Monetha Cobb.

Restaurants and food service are the foundation for a strong tenant mix, then fitness centers and finally fashion boutiques.

With the increase in supply for multifamily product, property managers are finding unique ways to curb competition at the property level to drive value for owners.

Southwest Airlines Wings project located adjacent to Love Field Airport consists of a new office building along with a Leadership Education and Aircrew Development/LEAD Center that houses 18 simulators.

The UT system is preparing to seek potential buyers or developer-buyers of approximately 300 acres of undeveloped land in south central Houston less than three miles from the Texas Medical Center.

Los Angeles is at nearly full employment, and while that is great news for the local economy, it has hampered leasing activity this year in the office sector.

Tech spending neared $70 million in Orange County in the first quarter, and the office market is positioned to gain from the activity.